Upcoming events in the area

CONCERTS

August

'Songwriters in the Round' featuring Zach Regan, Jason White & Adriana McDonald

7 p.m. Aug. 8. Troll Music, 628 E. Venice Ave., Venice. 941-484-8765 or www.trollmusic.com.

The Magic of Motown

7:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

Friday Night Concert Series: Steve Haines

7-9 p.m. Aug. 9. Gazebo in Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. www.visitvenicefl.org.

Lauryn Hill and The Fugees

8 p.m. Aug. 9. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. www.midflorida.com.

Beatles Night with Tin Can Tourist

7 p.m. Aug. 10. Troll Music, 628 E. Venice Ave., Venice. 941-484-8765 or www.trollmusic.com.

Majesty of Rock

7:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Deep Purple

8 p.m. Aug. 15. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. seminolehardrocktampa.com or www.Ticketmaster.com.

Kyran Daniel

8 p.m. Aug. 16. Troll Music, 628 E. Venice Ave., Venice. 941-484-8765 or www.trollmusic.com.

Chicago/Earth, Wind & Fire

7:30 p.m. Aug. 16. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. www.midflorida.com.

Maiden Cane

8 p.m. Aug. 17. Troll Music, 628 E. Venice Ave., Venice. 941-484-8765 or www.trollmusic.com.

Peter, Jim and Brendan Mayer

4 p.m. Aug. 18. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Dwight Icenhower and The Blue Suede Review

7:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Train/REO Speedwagon

6:25 p.m. Aug. 20. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. www.midflorida.com.

Friday Night Concert Series: Zach Regan & The 776

7-9 p.m. Aug. 23. Gazebo in Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. www.visitvenicefl.org.

Hell On Heals — A country music tribute

8 p.m. Aug. 24. Troll Music, 628 E. Venice Ave., Venice. 941-484-8765 or www.trollmusic.com.

Thirty Seconds To Mars

6:30 p.m. Aug. 24. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. www.midflorida.com.

John Legend

8 p.m. Aug. 25. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. seminolehardrocktampa.com.

Dwight Icenhower and The Blue Suede Review

7:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Stone Temple Pilots

7 p.m. Aug. 28. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. www.midflorida.com.

Chris Smith's Coastal Keys Band featuring MaryAnn Ramirez and Tony Caroleo

6-9 p.m. Aug. 29. Allegro Bistro Restaurant, 1740 E. Venice Ave., Venice. 941-484-1889.

Sweet Fleet — A tribute to Fleetwood Mac

8 p.m. Aug. 30-31. Troll Music, 628 E. Venice Ave., Venice. 941-484-8765 or www.trollmusic.com.

September

Imagine Dragons

7 p.m. Sept. 1. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. www.midflorida.com.

Meghan Trainor

6:30 p.m. Sept. 2. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, 5223 Orient Road. Tampa. seminolehardrocktampa.com.

Simply Clapton

7:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Dwight Icenhower and The Blue Suede Review

7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Friday Night Concert Series: Roger Bash and Forrest Shafer

7-9 p.m. Sept. 13. Gazebo in Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. www.visitvenicefl.org.

Luke Bryan

7 p.m. Sept. 14. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. www.midflorida.com.

Friday Fest — Kluv & the United Funk Foundation

5-9 p.m. Sept. 20. On the lawn of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941- 263-6799 or VanWezel.org.

Creed

7 p.m. Sept. 20. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. www.midflorida.com.

Dwight Icenhower and The Blue Suede Review

7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Hootie & the Blowfish

7 p.m. Sept. 26. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. www.midflorida.com.

Friday Night Concert Series: Swinging Bridge

7-9 p.m. Sept. 27. Gazebo in Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. www.visitvenicefl.org.

October

The Alter Eagles

7:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Friday Fest — Big Night Out

5-9 p.m. Oct. 4. On the lawn of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941- 263-6799 or VanWezel.org.

Nicki Minaj

9 p.m. Oct. 5. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Ticketmaster.com.

Kidz Bop Live

6 p.m. Oct. 5. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. www.midflorida.com.

The Wilburys Tribute

7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Friday Night Concert Series: Rocky Rick

7-9 p.m. Oct. 11. Gazebo in Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. www.visitvenicefl.org.

The Venice Symphony Orchestra — 'A Symphonic Spooktacular'

Oct. 11-12. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., building 5, Venice. 941-207-8822 or www.thevenicesymphony.org.

Majesty of Rock

7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Billy Ocean

7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

The Florida Philharmonic — 'Changing Seasons'

3:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda. 941-529-6094 or www.thefloridaphilharmonic.org.

Brandon Lake

7 p.m. Oct. 20. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Ticketmaster.com.

Dwight Icenhower and The Blue Suede Review

7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

The Southwest Florida Symphony presents 'Rock Star Séance'

7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. In addition to a multimedia experience, Maestro Andrew Lipke will channel the spirits of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley and more through "spirit host" vocalists/guitarists who will embody the musicians and the music they performed that changed the world. Concertgoers are encouraged to dress as their favorite dearly departed rock stars. Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-418-0996 or https://swflso.org.

Friday Night Concert Series: Rick Chapman

7-9 p.m. Oct. 25. Gazebo in Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. www.visitvenicefl.org.

Bee Gees Halloween Dance Party

7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

November

Patchouli and Terra Guitarra

7-9 p.m. Nov. 1. Gazebo in Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. www.visitvenicefl.org.

The Boxers: Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel

7 p.m. Nov. 1. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Dwight Icenhower and The Blue Suede Review

7:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Cyndi Lauper

8 p.m. Nov. 6. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. LiveNation.com.

Friday Night Concert Series: Tiki Vibe

7-9 p.m. Nov. 8. Gazebo in Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. www.visitvenicefl.org.

'Bob Hope (Bill Johnson) and the Andrew Sisters (Victory Dolls)'

7 p.m. Nov. 8. Bill Johnson returns as Bob Hope, joined by the Victory Dolls. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

The Tenors

8 p.m. Nov. 10. Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, 506 S. 1st St., Immokalee. Ticketmaster or www.moreinparadise.com.

NightBird — The Ultimate Tribute to Stevie Nicks

7:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Rat Pack Live! — Tribute to the Rat Pack

Nov. 12-16. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

Chicago Rewired

7 p.m. Nov. 15. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

The Venice Symphony Orchestra — 'Instrumental Influencers'

Nov. 15-16. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., building 5, Venice. 941-207-8822 or www.thevenicesymphony.org.

The Commodores

8 p.m. Nov. 16. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.VanWezel.org.

The Florida Philharmonic — 'All Brassed Up!'

3:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda. 941-529-6094 or www.thefloridaphilharmonic.org.

Air Supply

7 p.m. Nov. 17. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

Space Cowboy: Tribute to Steve Miller/Oh Black Water: Tribute to The Doobie Brothers

7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Black Violin

7:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

Friday Night Concert Series: Kraig Kenning

7-9 p.m. Nov. 22. Gazebo in Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. www.visitvenicefl.org.

The Edwards Twins

7:30 p.m. Nov. 25-27. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

December

The Alter Eagles

7:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

'Christmas with Barbra' featuring Sharon Owens

7 p.m. Dec. 11. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

'A Christmas to Remember' — Young Original

7 p.m. Dec. 13. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Bret Michaels with Night Ranger and Dee Snider

7:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 239-948-7825 or https://hertzarena.com.

The Florida Philharmonic — 'Home for the Holidays'

3:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda. 941-529-6094 or www.thefloridaphilharmonic.org.

Dwight Icenhower — Elvis Christmas Show

7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

'Christmas with Rat Pack Now!'

7 p.m. Dec. 18. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

The Venice Symphony Orchestra — 'Home for the Holidays'

Dec. 20-22. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., building 5, Venice. 941-207-8822 or www.thevenicesymphony.org.

January

US Bee Gees

3 p.m., 7 p.m. Jan. 10. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

The Venice Symphony Orchestra — 'Sports Orchestrated'

Jan. 10-11. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., building 5, Venice. 941-207-8822 or www.thevenicesymphony.org.

The Florida Philharmonic — 'Colors of Spring'

3:30 p.m. Jan. 12. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda. 941-529-6094 or www.thefloridaphilharmonic.org.

The Brooklyn Boys: Tribute to Barry Manilow and Neil Diamond

7 p.m. Jan. 17. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

The Ultimate Cher Tribute

7 p.m. Jan. 24. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Britain's Finest — Beatles tribute

Jan. 26-27. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

Janis Joplin and Pat Benatar Tribute

7 p.m. Jan. 31. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

The Venice Symphony Orchestra — 'A Salute to the Pops!'

Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., building 5, Venice. 941-207-8822 or www.thevenicesymphony.org.

February

Alter Eagles

3 p.m. 7 p.m. Feb 5. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

American Stones (formerly US Stones): Tribute to The Rolling Stones

7 p.m. Feb 7. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Caribbean Chillers: Tribute to Jimmy Buffett/Benefit for the Punta Gorda Elks

7 p.m. Feb 8. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

The Florida Philharmonic — 'An Italian Valentine'

3:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda. 941-529-6094 or www.thefloridaphilharmonic.org.

Wall of Echoes: Tribute to Pink Floyd

7 p.m. Feb 12. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Young Original

7 p.m. Feb 14. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

'The Paul Anka Songbook Tribute: The Times of Your Life'

2 p.m. Feb. 16. Starring Lou Villano. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'The Great American Songbook' — Konrad Paszkudzki Trio

3 p.m. Feb 16. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

'History of Rock 'n' Roll' — The Johnny Rogers Show

3 p.m., 7 p.m. Feb 21. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

The Venice Symphony Orchestra — 'Hollywood in Venice'

Feb. 21-22. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., building 5, Venice. 941-207-8822 or www.thevenicesymphony.org.

'James Taylor Tribute Show'

7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Starring Sam Hyman. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

Buffet's Margaritaville — Jimmy Buffet tribute

Feb. 24-25. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

Petty USA: Tribute to Tom Petty

7 p.m. Feb 26. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Beautiful Loser: A Tribute to Bob Seger

3 p.m., 7 p.m. Feb 28. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

March

'This Magic Moment' — Bay Kings Band

7:30 p.m. March 4. Music of the '50s, '60s and '70s. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

Forever Johnny Cash

7 p.m. March 5. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

British Rock Invasion: Tribute to Bad Company and Foreigner

7 p.m. March 7. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Beatlebeat — Favorite hits plus 'A Hard Days Night'

3 p.m. March 8. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Beatlebeat — Favorite hits plus 'Help'

7 p.m. March 8. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

'Tribute To The King' — Elvis tribute

March 9-10. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

Simply Tina: Tribute to Tina Turner

7 p.m. March 14. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

The Venice Symphony Orchestra — 'Crazy for Gershwin'

March 14-15. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., building 5, Venice. 941-207-8822 or www.thevenicesymphony.org.

The Florida Philharmonic — 'Endings and New Beginnings'

3:30 p.m. March 16. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda. 941-529-6094 or www.thefloridaphilharmonic.org.

Itzhak Perlman

7 p.m. March 16. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Luck be a Lady' featuring Whitney Grace

7:30 p.m. March 17. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'Splish Splash' — The Music of Bobby Darin

7:30 p.m. March 18. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

Alabama Sunset: Tribute to Alabama

7 p.m. March 19. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Cheek to Cheek: Tribute to the Tony Bennett

7 p.m. March 21. Steve Leeds and Sharon Owens honor this powerful duo Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

The Venice Symphony Orchestra — 'The Rat Pack is Back'

March 22. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., building 5, Venice. 941-207-8822 or www.thevenicesymphony.org.

AbbaFab — ABBA tribute

March 23-24. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

The Beach Buoys

3 p.m., 7 p.m. March 26. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Memories: The Tribute to Barbra Streisand

7 p.m. March 28. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

April

Texas Twister: Tribute to ZZ Top

7 p.m. April 2. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Brandford Marsalis Quartet

7:30 p.m. April 2. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

Rock of Abba

3 p.m. 7 p.m. April 9. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

Never Stop Believin': Tribute to Journey

3 p.m. 7 p.m. April 11. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

The Venice Symphony Orchestra — 'Cosmic Worlds'

April 25-26. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., building 5, Venice. 941-207-8822 or www.thevenicesymphony.org.

Alan Jackson

7 p.m. April 26. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Ticketmaster.com.

THEATER

August

Green Day's 'American Idiot'

Aug. 7-18. An energy-fueled rock opera featuring little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Day's album to execute the story line. The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, suite 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494 or www.theplayers.org.

'My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra'

Aug. 9-Sept. 1. With easy-going banter and 55 superbly arranged songs from the Great American Songbook, 'My Way'celebrates one of music's most iconic singers. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

FST Improv — 'Comedy Lottery'

7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28. Florida Studio Theatre, Bowne's Lab, 1265 First St., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or www.floridastudiotheatre.org.

'Mary Poppins'

Through Aug. 10. Everyone's favorite nanny is back. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she helps teach the family how to value each other again. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or https://broadwaypalm.com.

'Murder On The 19th Hole'

Through Aug. 10. It's 1976 and you're invited to be a special guest at the 50th Annual Celebration of Florida's No. 1 golfing destination, Magnus Prime. You'll be given a new identity when you arrive at this very prestigious celebration. Throughout the evening, many curious events will occur, including a murder. Figure out "whodunit." Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Royal Palm Dining Room, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

Ken Ludwig's 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise'

Through Aug. 11. When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. Ludwig tells the true story of his parents' courtship, and the results are anything but expected. Florida Studio Theatre, Keating Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap'

Aug. 16-Sept. 21. At a secluded countryside guesthouse, seven strangers find themselves snowed in. Their predicament takes a chilling turn when a police sergeant arrives on skis, revealing there's a killer among them. As suspicion mounts, each guest unveils their murky past, adding layers of intrigue to the unfolding drama. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

'The Outsider'

Through Aug. 18. Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking, and his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But his political consultant sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate ever to run for office. Unless the public is looking for. Florida Studio Theatre, Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

'The Mousetrap'

Aug. 23-Sept. 15. Agatha Christie's mystery thriller. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

'The Music of Laurel Canyon' Featuring Buffalo Rhome

Through Sept 1. One of the most sacred musical places in the '60s and early '70s sits just above the Sunset Strip. Canyon became a nest of creativity, immortalizing artists like Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and The Mamas and the Papas, all of whom called the neighborhood home. Enjoy hits like "Desperado," "California Dreamin'," "Turn, Turn, Turn" and "Love the One You're With." Florida Studio Theatre, Court Cabaret, 1265 First St., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

The Four C Notes — Recreating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Through Oct. 13. Four guys, vintage dance moves, and a trip down memory lane with the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons catalog. Florida Studio Theatre, Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

September

'Always a Bridesmaid'

Sept. 12-22. On the night of their senior prom, Libby Ruth, Deedra, Monette and Charlie promise that they will be bridesmaids in one another's weddings. No matter what. Now, 30 years later, these Southern gals are still making "the long walk" for each other, determined to honor that vow. "For better or for worse" takes on a whole new meaning in this comedy about old friends. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'Dingbat's Hercules, or, The Laborious Labors of the Artist Formerly Known as Heracles'

Sept. 20-Oct. 6. A high-energy adaptation of the Greek myth of Heracles. Two actors take the audience on a journey as Herc fights to clear his name by completing 12 labors such as slaying the Nemean Lion, capturing Cerberus, holding up the heavens for Atlas, and slaying the multi-headed dragon the Hydra. Contains profanity and innuendo. Dingbat Theatre Project, 7388 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. www.dingbattheatre.org.

'Seussical the Musical'

Sept. 12-22. The colorful characters transport the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. The Sarasota Players theater at the Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494 or https://theplayers.org.

'The Torch Bearers'

Sept. 20-Oct. 13. A character-driven comedy of manners about polite, well-heeled society in 1922 America mounting a play and thereby inaugurating a Little Theatre Movement in its community. Venice Theatre's origin story. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

'Shrek The Musical'

Sept. 24-25. The unlikely hero finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and the feisty Princess Fiona who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.VanWezel.org.

'Agnes of God'

Sept. 27-Oct. 20. Agnes, a convent novice accused of murdering her newborn, is investigated by a court-appointed psychiatrist. The Mother Superior is determined to keep young Agnes from the doctor. This absorbing mystery explores the meaning of faith, the power of love and leads to a compelling climax. *Adult content. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

'Chicago: The Musical'

Sept. 27-Nov. 10. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, "Chicago" is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media, and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

October

'Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition'

Oct. 9-Nov. 17. A celebration of the music that ushered in a new era of soul during the 1970s. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Donelly Theatre, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-1505 or westcoastblacktheatre.org.

'Beware the House on Haunted Hill'

Oct. 10-27. Come to the party where an eccentric millionaire promises six guests a mysterious prize if they can survive the night at the only truly haunted house in the world. Everyone invited has a few skeletons in their closets, and screwball scares lurk around every corner. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'Barefoot In The Park'

Oct. 10-Nov. 16. Newlyweds Paul and Corie return from a six-day honeymoon only to be greeted by a surprise visit from Corie's eccentric mother. During dinner with their attic-dwelling neighbor Velasco, they attempt matchmaking where chaos ensues, as everything that can go wrong, does go wrong. Off Broadway Palm, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

'9 to 5 — The Musical'

Oct. 25-Nov. 24. With a Tony-nominated score by Dolly Parton, three women take control of their lives in a man's world and stand up for friendship and what's right. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

November

'A Shining Star is Born'

7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Featuring the winner of "Star Search," Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'Dear Evan Hansen'

Nov. 1-2. Meet Evan Hansen, a high school student who always feels like he's on the outside looking in. After writing a letter to himself that was never meant to be seen, Evan becomes entangled in a lie that was never meant to be told and a life he never dreamt could be his. As a result, Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for — the chance to finally fit in. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Syncopation'

Nov. 1-24. 1911 NYC. The passion for dance and a search for a more meaningful life brings two unlikely souls together who tango and foxtrot their way to new possibilities. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'

Nov. 16-Jan. 5. This inspiring musical features two decades of King's hits. Asolo Repertory Theatre, in the Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-351-8000 or www.asolorep.org.

'No Sex Please: It's Christmas'

Nov. 21-Dec. 15. It's Christmas Eve and a builder has invited prospective buyers, Fred and Gladys McNicoll, to spend the holidays in "the house of the future," in the hopes that the "spirit of the season" will close the deal. Will they sign the contract, or will the Christmas Eve shenanigans ruin the builder's dream of off-loading this huge "White Elephant?" Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'A Christmas Carol: The Musical'

Nov. 22-Dec. 25. Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future to show him cheerful memories from his past, cruel realities from his present, and the very likely future. Scrooge learns important lessons about his impact on the lives of others, especially Bob Cratchit and his ailing son, Tiny Tim. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

'A Motown Christmas'

Nov. 27-Jan. 5. Featuring traditional carols as well as many original Christmas songs written and recorded by Motown's most celebrated artists. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Donelly Theatre, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-1505 or westcoastblacktheatre.org.

'Another Night Before Christmas'

Nov. 28-Dec. 25. 'Twas the night before Christmas ... And there's a "burglar" in the house — but his eyes twinkled, and his dimples were merry. A cynical social worker is about to have her humbug attitude turned upside down in this musical comedy. Off Broadway Palm, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

December

'The Elves And The Shoemaker'

Dec. 3-24. An upbeat, whimsical tale about a troupe of elves who help restore a poor cobbler to prosperity by making a pair of the most fantastic and magical shoes ever seen. This heart-warming musical tells of midnight enchantment and of virtue and generosity rewarded. Broadway Palm's Children's Theatre, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

'A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol'

Dec. 5-7. Whether it's the noisy plumbing, missed cues, electrical blackouts or the over-the-top theatrics of veteran actor, but radio novice, William St. Claire, this show is an excursion into the mayhem and madness of a live radio show. Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or https://gulftheater.org.

'Little Women the Musical'

Dec. 5-15. Based on Louisa May Alcott's American Classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical fulfilled with personal discovery, heartaches, hope and everlasting love. The Sarasota Players theater at the Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494 or https://theplayers.org.

'A Christmas Carol'

Dec. 6-22. Charles Dickens' story of redemption and rebirth. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

'All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914'

Dec. 6-22. A German soldier sets down his rifle and steps into No Man's Land, singing "Silent Night." Thus begins an extraordinary night of fellowship, music and peace told in the words and the songs of the men who lived it. Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. 941-351-8000 or www.asolorep.org.

'TINA — The Tina Turner Musical'

Dec. 13-15. The journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n' Roll. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Nutcracker'

3 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 27. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Salute to Vienna'

7 p.m. Dec. 29. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Clue — A New Comedic Play'

Dec. 30-31. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they'll never forget. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

Charlotte Players' 'New Years Eve Celebration'

6 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Ring in the New Year with some of Charlotte County's singers as they present a 90-minute celebration show. Led by Music Director Sharon Ponte, this event is complete with champagne (or sparkling juice) at intermission to toast the New Year. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story'

Dec. 31-Feb. 15. The story of this rock and roll icon comes to life in this musical journey through Holly's rise to fame. Holly's sound and talent are highlighted with live renditions of his greatest hits. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

January

'Menopause the Musical 2'

7:30 p.m. Jan. 4. Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, set sail with the ladies for high jinks on the high seas. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Four Old Broads'

Jan. 9-26. Life has been anything but agreeable at Magnolia Place Assisted Living. The facility is home to a retired burlesque queen, a religious devotee, a sassy nurse and an ex-Elvis impersonator - who are all planning an escape. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'Funny Girl'

Jan. 14-19. This love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Caught In The Net'

Jan. 14-Feb. 23. The sequel to "Run for Your Wife" finds taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families living separately, both blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage son from one family and daughter from the other have met online and made a love connection. The situation spirals out of control as John tries to juggle the truth. Off Broadway Palm, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

'Fences'

Jan. 15-Feb. 23. The story of a responsible yet otherwise flawed Black garbage collector in pre-Civil Rights America. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Donelly Theatre, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-1505 or westcoastblacktheatre.org.

'Don't Touch That Dial'

Jan. 17-Feb. 9. A fast-moving, nostalgic visit of hit show theme songs from television's bygone golden age, presented as an audience participatory trivia contest. Test your memory and win a prize. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

'Ken Ludwig's Lady Molly of Scotland Yard'

Jan. 24-Feb. 8. With bombs dropping over London, a simple murder investigation leads Molly and Peg deep into the British war effort and the top-secret code-breaking operation at Bletchley Park. Going undercover as cryptographers, they uncover a plot that will strike at the very heart of the United Kingdom, launching a high-octane, laugh-out-loud race against time. Asolo Repertory Theatre, in the Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-351-8000 or www.asolorep.org.

'HMS Pinafore'

7:30 p.m. Jan. 27. The captain's daughter has caught the eye — and the heart — of two men at once: a lowly sailor and the pompous Sir Joseph Porter. Only a bumbling baby-farmer named Little Buttercup can unravel this mess of mistaken identities and mismatched marriages. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'The Addams Family'

Jan. 28-29. A devilishly delightful musical comedy. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady'

Jan. 31-March 2. Professor Henry Higgins's effort to teach young Cockney accent-speaking flower seller Eliza Doolittle how to speak like a proper lady to upgrade her station in life develops into an unlikely friendship. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

February

'Drinking Habits'

Feb. 6-28. Accusations, mistaken identities and romances run wild in this, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancées, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

Edwards Twins

Feb. 10-11. Revisit all the variety acts and superstar performers of the '70s and '80s with identical twins Eddie and Anthony. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'Come From Away'

Feb. 18-20. The true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Crazy For You'

Feb. 21-April 5. This musical comedy follows Bobby Child, a young banker who dreams of being a star. Sent to foreclose on a failing theater, Bobby falls for the theater owner's daughter. To win her heart and save the theater, Bobby disguises himself as a famous Broadway producer; but confusion and hilarity ensue when the real producer shows up, along with Bobby's fiancée. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

'Anna in the Tropics'

Feb. 21-March 13. In Ybor City, Florida, 1929, cigars are rolled by hand as factory workers listen to the charged voices of lectors reading from newspapers, political pamphlets, and great works of literature. When a lector arrives from Cuba, he brings with him a copy of "Anna Karenina," igniting a powder keg of passions. As an industrial revolution looming on the horizon, Tolstoy, the tropics and the American dream prove an intoxicating, volatile combination. Asolo Repertory Theatre, in the Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-351-8000 or www.asolorep.org.

'The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical'

Feb. 28-March 23. This action-packed pop-rock musical follows teen demi-god Percy Jackson's quest to find Zeus's missing lightning bolt and prevent a war between the Greek gods. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

'Savannah Sipping Society'

Feb. 28-April 13. This laugh-a-minute comedy follows four Southern women who are drawn together by fate. They turn weekly happy hours into a mission to renew the enthusiasm for life they've lost through the years. Their raucous humor and collective strengths see them through unexpected challenges; and to their surprise, they realize it's never too late to make lifelong friends. Off Broadway Palm, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

March

'Neil Berg's 115 Years of Broadway'

7 p.m. March 2. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Five Guys Named Moe'

March 5-April 6. A tribute to the music of rhythm and blues pioneer Louis Jordan. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Donelly Theatre, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-1505 or westcoastblacktheatre.org.

'Fun Home'

March 6-16. Adapted from Alison Bechdel's groundbreaking graphic novel, "Fun Home" an original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. The Sarasota Players theater at the Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494 or https://theplayers.org.

'Elephant and Piggies'

March 6-April 3. An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, "bestus" friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She's even happier and more excited than usual. That's because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. Broadway Palm's Children's Theatre, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

The Silver Foxes

March 11-16. The "youngest" cast in town will once again regale you with song, dance and humor in their new variety show. Being "mature" never looked and sounded so good. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

'A Murder is Announced'

March 13-30. Miss Marple must solve a murder that is published before it happens. An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock's Victorian house. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case's twists and turns. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'

March 18-23. A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Dancing at Lughnasa'

March 21-April 19. Music and memory draw you back to the 1930s in this lyrical, effervescent portrait of five fierce sisters holding onto each other through the joys and sorrows of life in rural Ireland. Their missionary uncle has sparked a town scandal, their means of employment are looking doubtful, and their country is caught between ancient traditions and Catholic expectations. Still, no problem is so great that it can't be faced with hard work, family loyalty and once a year: dancing at the annual harvest festival of Lughnasa. Asolo Repertory Theatre, in the Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-351-8000 or www.asolorep.org.

April

'Alice in Wonderland'

April 4-27. Alice's rabbit-hole adventures into a fantasy world of unusual creatures and riddles. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

'Good Night, Oscar'

April 4-27. There's a fine line between genius and insanity, and Oscar Levant erased it. A multi-hyphenate talent famous for his film appearances in "An American in Paris" and "The Band Wagon," Levant was a fearless truth teller, a brilliant pianist, and an over-medicated neurotic mess -- a unique cocktail that made him a difficult person and a brilliant talk show guest. Battling network executives, his 1958 appearance on "The Tonight Show" could make him a legend, if he manages not to unravel first. Asolo Repertory Theatre, in the Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-351-8000 or www.asolorep.org.

'Les Misérables'

April 8-13. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Into the Woods'

April 10-20. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant piece and a rare modern classic. The Sarasota Players theater at the Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494 or https://theplayers.org.

'Sex Please, We're Sixty: The Musical'

April 10-27. Mrs. Stancliffe's Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast has been successful for many years. Her guests return year after year. Her neighbor, "Bud," believes they come to spend time with him in romantic liaisons. Reluctantly, Mrs. Stancliffe accepts the fact that "Bud the Stud" is, in fact, good for business. Throw in a retired chemist who has developed a blue pill to increase the libido of menopausal women, three female guests, and a mix-up between the blue pills and Viagra, and you've got a perfect formula for laughter. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'Waitress'

April 11-May 24. The musical of Jenna, a small-town waitress with a talent for baking pies. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Jenna finds solace and strength in her pies and dreams of a better life. When she unexpectedly becomes pregnant, Jenna embarks on a journey of self-discovery, supported by her quirky coworkers and a new doctor in town. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

'The Learned Ladies'

April 11-May 4. Moliere's witty classical verse comedy skewers the haughty pretensions of a women's self-educating salon amid love triangles that scandalize the household. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

'Syncopated Avenue'

April 16-May 25. WBTT produces its first-ever tap revue starring tap dancer Lamont Brown in this musical journey through the world of tap dance. The show takes us to an avenue where all things flourish with rhythm, style and class. This innovative musical offers new songs and features a repertoire of unique arrangements of popular jazz tunes. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Donelly Theatre, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-1505 or westcoastblacktheatre.org.

'Half Baked'

April 18-May 24. Two retired brothers and their wives move to Florida to open a cafe. When the business starts failing and they run out of cash, they take drastic action, including murder for life insurance money and baking cannabis into the appetizers to 'stimulate' business. But when an old boyfriend and a loan shark show up, things get complicated. Off Broadway Palm, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

'Beetlejuice'

April 22-27. The story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

May

'Nana Does Vegas'

May 15-25. Nana has taken a gamble and moved to Las Vegas, where she and her sidekick Vera are working as seamstresses for a show. What could go wrong? Everything. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'Jesus Christ Superstar'

May 17-June 15. Love. Betrayal. And Redemption. Under the hot Judean sun, tempers fray and a rogue apostle questions his Messiah, who in turns questions his God. The choices they make will change the course of the world. Asolo Repertory Theatre, in the Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-351-8000 or www.asolorep.org.

'Legally Blonde: The Musical'

May 30-June 28. This tribute to girl power follows the journey of sorority girl Elle Woods to the Harvard halls of justice. Watch as she tackles stereotypes, chauvinism, elitism and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. With the help of new friends, Elle realizes her potential and proves that self-discovery never goes out of style. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

June

'The Spongebob Musical-Youth Edition'

June 12-27. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world. Broadway Palm's Children's Theatre, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

July

'Annie'

July 3-Aug, 9, 2025. Everyone's favorite orphan is back in this classic musical. As part of a publicity campaign for Oliver Warbucks, Annie and her dog Sandy are placed in the lap of luxury. However, Annie's stay turns out to be much more than anyone bargained for as she works her way into everyone's hearts. The only thing standing in her way is the cruel and bitter Miss Hannigan. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

FAIRS/FESTIVALS/EXPOS

Sandbar Music Festival

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 31. Featuring American Jones, American Made and Jim Brown. Off Dog Island, Boca Grande Sandbar. 305-761-8860 or www.facebook.com/BigBoyToyzExpo.

Labor Day Weekend Venice Craft Festival

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Downtown Venice, 200 Miami Ave. Westvisitvenicefl.org.

Downtown Venice Art Festival

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 2-3. 200-300 W. Venice Ave., Venice. www.visitvenicefl.org.

Field Of Dreamz Country Classic Music Festival

Nov. 15-16. Headliners: Nov. 15: Cole Swindell. Nov. 16: Brantley Gilbert. Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. 305-761-8860 or www.eventbrite.com.

CannaFeast

Noon-8 p.m. Nov. 23. Live music, vendors, exhibitions and more. 18-plus event. Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. www.eventbrite.com.

International Sand Sculpting Festival

Nov. 15-18. Artists converge on Siesta Key to compete in an amazing sand sculpting competition. Plus lessons, demonstration, live music and more. 948 Beach Road, Sarasota. www.siestakeycrystalclassic.com.

Sullivan Street Craft Festival

Jan. 18-19. The arts and crafts event has become a local winter tradition along Sullivan Street in Downtown Punta Gorda and also includes food vendors. www.artfestival.com.

Venice Craft Festival

Jan. 25-26. Artists specializing in a variety of areas including ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, metal works and much more, along West Miami Avenue, one of Venice's historic downtown streets. www.artfestival.com.

Charlotte County Fair

Jan. 31-Feb. 9. Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. https://thecharlottecountyfair.com.

Downtown Venice Art Classic

March 1-2. Artists will exhibit and sell work in a variety of mediums during this weekend community festival. www.artfestival.com.

COMEDY

Colum Tyrrell

Aug. 7-10. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Alan Schubowsky

7:30 p.m. Aug. 9-10. The Library Comedy Club, The Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. 305-343-2930 or [email protected].

Frank Del Pizzo

Aug. 14-17. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Comedian Hypnotist Rich Guzzi

Aug. 21-24. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Dog Days of Summer Comedy Show

6-9 p.m. Aug. 24. A night of clean comedy with Bull Ohse with opener Tommy Bell. Bring your own food and beverages. Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. 941-637-1655 or www.pgica.org. Gorda.

Fred Rubino

Aug. 28-31. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Shaun Jones

Sept. 4-7. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Marc Ryan

Sept. 11-14. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Charlotte Players' 'Comedy For A Cause'

6 p.m. Sept. 13. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

John Crist: 'Jokes for Humans'

7 p.m. Sept. 26. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.VanWezel.org.

Pete Davidson

7 p.m. Sept. 27. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.

Russ Nagel

Oct. 2-5. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

David Spade

8 p.m. Oct. 4. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.

Howie Mandel

7 p.m. Oct. 6. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.

Rob Churchill

7:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Orny Adams

Oct. 24-26. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Derek Richards

Nov. 6-9. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Dale Jones

Nov. 13-16. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Lewis Black

8 p.m. Dec. 6. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Venice Laughs'

Dec. 6, 8, 14, 15. Stand-up comedians from the community offer a series of fun-filled laughfests, including Hanukkah and Jewish-themed humor. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or VeniceTheatre.org.

Lewis Black

8 p.m. Dec. 6. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.VanWezel.org.

Martin Lawrence

8 p.m. Dec. 15. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. seminolehardrocktampa.com.

Venturino's Comedy Club with Larry Venturino & Friends

7:30 p.m. Jan. 31. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

Venturino's Comedy Club — White Collar Comedy Show

7:30 p.m. March 7. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

Venturino's Comedy Club

7:30 p.m. April 4. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

FARMERS MARKETS

Fresh Harvest Farmers Market at Wellen Park

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, seafood, cut flowers, crafts and more. Downtown Wellen, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd. wellenpark.com/events/fresh-harvest-farmers-market.

Punta Gorda's Downtown Farmers Market

8 a.m.-noon May-September and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays October-April. Located at the corner of Taylor and Olympia in downtown Punta Gorda. https://puntagordachamber.com/punta-gorda-farmers-market.

Punta Gorda History Park Sunday Market

Fresh produce, baked goods, plants, soaps, candles, jewelry, live music and more at History Park, 501 Shreve St., Punta Gorda, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. www.facebook.com/historyparkmarket.

Happy Times Marketplace

2-8 p.m. Fridays at the intersection of Ida Avenue and Mary Street in Punta Gorda. www.facebook.com/HappyHourMarketplace or 941-258-4920.

Venice Farmers Market

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays April-September and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. October-March. City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., Venice. 941-445-9209 or www.thevenicefarmersmarket.org.

Shop Local North Port Market

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays. Vendors, live music and more. 2525 Bobcat Village Center Road, North Port. https://tinyurl.com/NPsaturdaymarket.

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MISCELLANEOUS

Summer Circus Spectacular

Through Aug. 17. The annual collaboration of the Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling. Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. 941-360-7399, https://circusarts.org or Ringling.org.

'The Truth of the Night Sky: A Hermitage Collaboration'

Through Sept. 29. Multimedia artist Anne Patterson and composer Patrick Harlin, explorer of soundscape ecologies, collaborate to create an immersive installation. Visitors will plunge into color-filled light or enveloping darkness, and move in rhythm with music or ambient sound. The exhibition will also feature Patterson's signature installation work, with satin ribbons suspended from the ceiling, which will be accompanied by Harlin's ambient sound and black-and-white, abstract video images. Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. https://hermitageartistretreat.org.

'Translation-Traducción'

6:30 p.m. Aug. 9. With Hermitage Fellow Mónica Lavín and D.P. Snyder. Join these writers for insight into the act of literary translation. Hermitage Beach, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood,. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org.

Loomis Bros. Circus

Aug. 9-11. Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. Loomiscircus.com.

Splash Back to School

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 10. Inflatable water play structures, kickball, water balloon toss and more. McGuire Park, 21125 McGuire Ave., Port Charlotte. 941-833-3809.

Wine Walk

5-8 p.m. Aug. 15. Hosted by Venice MainStreet at participating locations in Downtown Venice. Wristband-tickets will give you access to 1-ounce pours at participating Wine Walk locations (excluding some participating restaurant locations offering wine specials). Cash and credit card payments accepted. Must be 21 or older to purchase a ticket and participate in the Wine Walk. Downtown Venice: Miami, Tampa, W. Venice Avenues. www.visitvenicefl.org.

Back To School Youth Activity Fair

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Free swag, activities, games, vendors, demonstrations, entertainment, food trucks and more. Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. www.facebook.com/SRQCountyGov.

Monster Jam

Aug. 17-18. World champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Ticketmaster.com or MonsterJam.com.

The Lazour Brothers

6:30 p.m. Aug. 23. With 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Finalists Daniel and Patrick Lazour. Blending cultures and weaving stories as they meld musical styles, the Lazour Brothers are two of the most innovative and evocative musical storytellers working in the American theater today. Join them to hear selections of past and upcoming works, and to learn what's next for this duo. Hermitage Beach, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org.

Tampa Bay Comic Convention

Aug. 23-25. Featuring the best in geek and pop culture, including movies, TV shows from network TV, streaming services and other online sources, cosplay, gaming, books, comic creators, artists, vendors and more. Tampa Bay Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa. https://tampabaycomicconvention.com.

Bulls & Bands

Aug. 24. Bullfighting and live country music. Freestyle bullfighting, man vs. beast competition, along with legendary country music performances including Tracy Byrd and Terri Clark. Mosaic Arena, 2450 N.E. Roan St., Arcadia. www.arcadiarodeo.com.

Englewood Pioneer Days

10 a.m. Aug. 31. Cardboard boat races at Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave., Englewood.

Sept. 2. Parade at 9 a.m. plus pie eating contest, diaper races, Miss Englewood Pageant and more. Pioneer Park, 300 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. www.englewoodchamber.com/pioneer.

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens

7 p.m.-close Sept. 6-Nov. 2. Haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. Howl-O-Scream is a separately-ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa. Separately ticketed event. https://buschgardens.com/tampa/events/howl-o-scream.

Suncoast Soulmate

5:30-9 p.m. Sept. 7. Meet the bachelor and potential bachelorettes, ages 50-65, who will be asked questions to get to know them better. Who will be the perfect date? Make connections, plus music and vendors. Everyone over 21 is welcome to attend. George Mullen Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port. 941-206-1810 or https://suncoastsoulmate.com.

'Groovy Grandparents Custard Blast from the Past Party'

6-8 p.m. Sept. 13. A nostalgic evening celebrating the '50s, '60s and '70s at the Morgan Family Community Center, 6207 W. Price Blvd., North Port. This family-friendly event invites grandparents and children (ages 4 and up) to dress up in their favorite decade's attire. The celebration will feature custard provided by event sponsor North Port Culver's, a decade-themed costume contest, Bingo games, a photo booth and a chance to decorate picture frames with your loved ones. Sign up at NorthPortFL.gov/Grandparents-Day or call 941-429-7275.

Mother and Son Western Night

6-8 p.m. Sept. 27. North Port Parks & Recreation Department invites mothers and sons to a special Western-themed event designed to strengthen their bond through an array of activities, food, sweet treats at the George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port. Grandmothers, aunts, guardians and mother figures are also welcomed to attend. The event is open to sons from kindergarten through sixth grade. The evening will feature Western-themed activities that will bring the spirit of the Wild West to life. Dinner included in the event fee. Register at NorthPortFL.gov/MotherSonNight. The fee is $20 per couple, with an additional $10 for each additional person. 941-429-7275.

Venice Beach Party

1-6 p.m. Sept. 28. Catch the free trolley shuttle running from Centennial Park to Venice Beach. Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer, wine and specialty drinks on the beach. Venice Beach, 101 The Esplanade S, Venice. www.visitvenicefl.org.

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Aug. 30-Nov. 3. Universal Orlando Resort, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando. www.universalorlando.com.

Charlotte Players' 'Star Search Jr.'

2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Discover Charlotte Players' next "junior star." Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

Pumpkin Plunge

9-11 a.m. Oct. 19. Participants "pick" their pumpkin from a floating pumpkin patch. Once a favorite pumpkin has been chosen, make your way to one of the art stations to decorate it and take home, plus games, activities and more. North Port Aquatic Center, 6205 W. Price Blvd., North Port. Pre-registration for this event is required as space is limited; $10 per child with supervising adult complimentary. NorthPortFL.gov/PumpkinPlunge.

13th Annual Tour de North Port

Oct. 20. A scenic on-road organized bicycle ride fundraiser sponsored by People for Trees. Choose 15/35/65 miles. Group starts begin at 8 a.m. from Imagine School, 2757 Sycamore St., North Port. www.peoplefortrees.com.

Halloween in Venice

4-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Downtown Venice District, Miami, Tampa, W. Venice Avenues. www.visitvenicefl.org.

'Wheel of Fortune live!'

7:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Experience "America's Game" in person. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.VanWezel.org.

'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'

7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions with cast members Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Ryan Stiles and Joel Murray. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.

'Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play'

4 p.m. Nov. 23. New to the tour this year is the addition of Ariel from new series "Disney Jr.'s Ariel," who will make her debut alongside Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and characters from other Disney Jr. series, including "Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends" and "SuperKitties." The tour will also feature the iconic clubhouse from "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.VanWezel.org.

The Mayor's Hometown Christmas 2024 — Venice

5-7 p.m. Nov. 29. Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the Christmas tree lighting as local choirs bring the festive spirit and holiday cheer. Also enjoy time with Santa, shop, dine and explore Historic Downtown Venice businesses. Bring your chairs or blankets. www.visitvenicefl.org.

'Fairytale of New York'

8 p.m. Dec. 21. Irish-inspired Christmas concert straight from the heart of Ireland. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Cirque Musica Holiday'

8 p.m. Dec. 22. A fusion of circus artistry and holiday melodies. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

Mr. Swindle's Traveling Peculiarium

An extravaganza of classic vintage amusement, live acrobats and comedy.

Jan. 8-19. Pioneer Plaza, 325 W Dearborn St., Englewood.

Jan. 23-Feb. 2. Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota.

Feb. 6-9. Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda.

941-445-7309 or www.mrswindles.com.

'Forever Tango'

7:30 p.m. Feb. 6. World-class tango dancers celebrate the passionate music and dance of Argentina. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

ART EXHIBITS

'Make an Impression'

Through Aug. 14. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. 941-485-7136 or https://veniceartcenter.com.

Members' Showcase Exhibit

Through Aug. 23. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'Legends'

Through Aug. 29. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Clyde Butcher: Nature Through the Lens'

Through Aug. 31. Large-scale prints on aluminum of Butcher's beautiful photographs of plants, animals and habitats of Florida will be exhibited amid the natural landscape of the 30-acre waterfront preserve, enabling the public to engage with the artist's work like never before. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 401 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey. 941-366-5731 or https://selby.org.

'Florida Highwaymen'

Through Sept. 15. The legendary Black landscape artists known as the Florida Highwaymen emerged in the 1950s in the agricultural communities of Fort Pierce and Gifford, Florida. Largely self-taught, these talented artists produced colorful scenes of Florida's unique landscapes that appealed to residents and tourists alike. Their iconic images captured the natural beauty of the Sunshine State prior to the impact of increased urbanization. Museum of Botany & the Arts, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. 941-366-5731 or https://selby.org.

'20th Anniversary of Hurricane Charley' exhibit

Featuring interpretive banners and Charlotte County newspapers that commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Charley. The exhibit is on display at the Punta Gorda Charlotte, Port Charlotte and Englewood Charlotte Libraries through September. https://charlottecountyfl.libcal.com.

'Florida Modern: The Sarasota School of Architecture in Venice' exhibit

Learn about how many buildings were designed by architects such as Victor Lundy, Paul Rudolph and Ralph Twitchell. Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, until Jan 15. Venice Museum, 351 Nassau St. S., Venice. [email protected] or www.visitvenicefl.org.

'Heart and Soul' exhibit

Sept. 2-Oct. 28. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

Open House at the Visual Arts Center

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 6-7. Sign up for classes/workshops, meet the instructors and tour the galleries. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'Pineapples in Paradise' exhibit

Sept. 12-Oct. 11. Meet the Artist Reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 19. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'The Art of Lance Henderson' exhibit

Sept. 12-27. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'Night and Day' exhibit

Sept. 30-Oct. 25. Reception: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 11. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Instructors Gallery' exhibit

Sept. 30-Oct. 25. Reception: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 11. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

Battle of the Brushes — Celebrity/Coach Matchup

6-7 p.m. Oct. 1. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'Common Threads' exhibit

Oct. 1-Nov. 1. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'Common Threads' exhibit

Oct. 1-Nov. 1. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'Expressions of Gratitude' exhibit

Oct. 16-Nov. 8. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'VAC Student Show' exhibit

Oct. 16-Nov. 8. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'Tiny Winy'

Oct. 28-Nov. 22. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 8. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Holidays in the Hall'

Nov. 7-Dec. 28. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

Creatively Able Student Display

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 10. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Holiday Showcase' sale

Nov. 14-Dec. 28. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

Battle of the Brushes — Grand Finale Reveal

6-9 p.m. Nov 23. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'Color My World'

Nov. 25-Dec. 30. Reception: 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 13: Holiday potluck dinner, Bring a dish to share. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Color' exhibit

Jan. 9-30. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'Black & White' exhibit

Jan. 9-30. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'Afternoon Delight' — alcohol ink on display

Jan. 9-30. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

'Dreamings — The Art of Aboriginal Australia'

Feb. 7-April 3. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 or https://visualartcenter.org.

ZimSculpt

Feb. 2025-May 2025. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda. 941-621-8299 or https://peacerivergardens.org.

Origami in the Gardens

Oct. 2025-May 2026. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda. 941-621-8299 or https://peacerivergardens.org.

*events subject to change.